Using Octalysis to Determine the Right Game Design Techniques
Most gamification projects fail not because the designers picked the wrong game elements — but because they never…
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Deep dives on the psychology behind why people do what they do — from Yu-kai Chou, creator of the Octalysis Framework. Pick the topic that matters to you.
Yu-kai Chou’s REMOTE Work Cultural Framework
The REMOTE Work Cultural Framework is an original behavioral design framework created by Yu-kai Chou to address the…
Who should you network and build Allies with?
⚡ Speed Run Notes Most people network with whoever is already in the room. That's not networking —…
10 Best Learning Games Kids Beg to Play (2026 Ranked)
Discover the top 10 learning games for kids in 2026, designed with Yu-kai Chou's Octalysis Framework used by…
The 10 Best Social Products That Use Gamification to Literally Save the World (2026)
When people hear “gamification,” they usually think of loyalty points, addictive apps, and corporate tricks to squeeze more…
10 Collection Experiences That Hook Users — Gamification Core Drive 4
This post was written by contributing writer Erik van Mechelen. ⚡ Speed Run Notes Collection experiences are humanity's…
10 Best Apps for Autism Spectrum Children: AAC & Gamified Therapy [2026]
Discover the 10 best apps for autism spectrum children in 2026. See how tools like Proloquo2Go and Otsimo…